Inheritance Scam - Como se proteger

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Inheritance Scam in one clear explanation

Fake inheritances from unknown deceased relatives.

Email from lawyer claims distant relative died leaving you millions
To transfer funds, you must pay legal fees, taxes, or bribes
Primeiro passo: You wont inherit from strangers

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Como este golpe funciona

Passo 1

Email from lawyer claims distant relative died leaving you millions

Passo 2

To transfer funds, you must pay legal fees, taxes, or bribes

Passo 3

Fees keep increasing, inheritance never materializes

Como se proteger

✓ You wont inherit from strangers
✓ Never pay to receive money
✓ Verify through legitimate lawyers
✓ Report to FTC

Perguntas frequentes

What is Inheritance Scam?

Fake inheritances from unknown deceased relatives.

How does Inheritance Scam work?

Email from lawyer claims distant relative died leaving you millions To transfer funds, you must pay legal fees, taxes, or bribes Fees keep increasing, inheritance never materializes

How can I protect myself from Inheritance Scam?

You wont inherit from strangers Never pay to receive money Verify through legitimate lawyers Report to FTC

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